The Never King Series 🫶

2025/1/18 Edited to

... Read moreOkay, fellow bookworms, I have to talk about 'The Never King' series! I’ve been curled up by the fireplace, my feet propped up on a patterned blanket, e-reader in hand (yes, even with my pink nail polish, I get deep into these dark reads!), absolutely devouring these books. If you're like me and constantly searching for your next dark romance obsession, especially on Kindle Unlimited, then listen up. Forget everything you thought you knew about Neverland. This isn't your childhood Disney tale. This series plunges you into a truly dark Peter Pan spin-off, where the characters are grittier, the stakes are higher, and the magic is far more dangerous. It reimagines the beloved story with a deliciously twisted edge, making you question everything about heroes and villains. It’s a complete transformation, making it perfect for those who crave dark fairytale retelling books that push boundaries. If you're searching for books about Peter Pan that are anything but innocent, this is it. One of the elements I absolutely adore about 'The Never King' is the 'why choose' romance aspect. For those new to the term, it means the protagonist isn't forced to pick just one love interest. Instead, she forms deep, meaningful, and often very steamy connections with multiple characters. It adds such a fascinating dynamic to the relationships and really elevates the tension and emotional depth. It’s not just about who she chooses, but why she makes those choices, and how those relationships develop in such a complex world. It's a key reason why this is one of the best dark romantasy books out there. And yes, let's talk about the 'spicy' factor! This series delivers on its promise of spicy dark romance books. The connections are intense, passionate, and definitely for mature readers. If you're looking for books that don't shy away from heat and emotional intensity, you've found your next read. It perfectly blends fantasy elements with that raw, magnetic pull of dark romance, creating a truly unforgettable experience that's miles away from typical romance. It’s definitely one for the 'spicy recommendations' list! For anyone wondering about 'the never king series in order,' it’s super straightforward, and the best part? All the books are available on Kindle Unlimited! This means you can binge-read the entire never king series without breaking the bank, which, trust me, you'll want to do once you start. It's fantastic to have such a compelling, completed fantasy series so accessible. Make sure you start with 'The Never King' to get the full, enthralling experience. This is one of those fantasy dark romance books you'll want to read cover-to-cover. Overall, if you’re into 'romantasy books on Kindle Unlimited,' especially those with a dark, mythical twist, and you're not afraid of complex characters and a 'why choose' dynamic, then I cannot recommend this series enough. It's truly one of the best dark romantasy books I've picked up recently. Dive in, you won't regret it! You might even find yourself looking for more dark romance fantasies after this one.

11 comments

Feisty8908's images
Feisty8908

one of my favorite series ❤️

Related posts

Six dark romance novels from "The Never After Series" by Emily McIntire are displayed on a fuzzy blanket. The titles are Hooked, Scarred, Wretched, Twisted, Crossed, and Hexed, all featuring dark covers with the "Bloom" publishing logo.
The book "Hooked" by Emily McIntire, #1 in The Never After Series, is shown on a fuzzy blanket. It's described as a Peter Pan re-telling featuring revenge, kidnapping, and mafia romance.
The book "Scarred" by Emily McIntire, #2 in The Never After Series, is displayed on a fuzzy blanket. It's a Lion King re-telling with themes of enemies to lovers, forbidden romance, royalty, and slow burn.
A Dark Romance Series
The Never After Series by Emily McIntire 🫶🏼 I absolutely loveddd this series!! What is your fav from this series/ which book do you want to read the most? #neverafterseries #booktok #books #darkromance #bookrecommendations
Gabby 🖤

Gabby 🖤

2771 likes

The Never After Series
If you love fairy tales with a sexual twist this series is amazing 🖤🌶️🔥🫶🏻
Martha Hettel

Martha Hettel

72 likes

Never Words Series
Started this series over on TikTok and thought I would bring it over here and see how it goes. Guffaw has to be one of the worst words to use for ‘laughing’ 🤣 #bookhumor #lemon8bookclub #booktok #bookish #humor
TheCozyCove

TheCozyCove

577 likes

Never Words Series Part 2
‘Moist Folds’ honestly scares me 😂 #bookhumor #lemon8bookclub #bookishhumor #bookishthoughts
TheCozyCove

TheCozyCove

1173 likes

Four books from the Vicious Lost Boys series by Nikki St. Crowe, including 'The Never King', 'The Dark One', 'Their Vicious Darling', and 'The Fae Princes', featuring skull covers, displayed on a floral blanket.
Vicious Lost Boys Series
Title 📚: The Never King (Vicious Lost Boys Series) 📄 Plot: A dark Peter Pan retelling 📖 Genre: Dark Romance 📄 My Favorite Quotes: ⭐ Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶️Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ #darkromancereader #viciouslostboys #lemon8bookclub #smutty #bookrecommendations
daaazzzie<3

daaazzzie<3

37 likes

A dark-themed title card for 'Book Series In Reading Order Dark Romance Edition,' featuring clasped hands, a black heart, red rose, and dagger icons, with 'CTWs' and Lemon8 branding.
The 'Sinners Duet' by Sophie Lark, showing book covers for 'There Are No Saints' (Book 1) and 'There Is No Devil' (Book 2), against a dark background.
The 'Mindf*ck Series' by S.T. Abby, displaying five book covers: 'The Risk,' 'Sidetracked,' 'Scarlet Angel,' 'All The Lies,' and 'Paint It All Red,' numbered 1 to 5.
Dark Romance Series Recs 🔪⛓️🖤
Just a few of my favorite dark romance series and their reading orders for you guys! Have you read any of these? Always check trigger warnings (CTW) 18+ #spicybookrecommendations🔥 #darkromancerecommendations #darkeomanceseries #spiciestbooks
Lucy | Books & Beauty

Lucy | Books & Beauty

76 likes

An open book with text visible, partially covered by a book titled 'AMERICAN QUEEN'. Overlay text reads 'SPICIEST SERIES I'VE READ', indicating a recommendation for spicy books.
A book cover for 'Pucking Around' by Emily Rath, part of the 'Jacksonville Rays Series', featuring hockey sticks and a puck on ice with a city skyline.
A book cover for 'American Queen' by Sierra Simone, part of the 'New Camelot Series', with a dark blue background and floral designs.
Spiciest book series I’ve read
Here’s my monthly spiciest book series I’ve read LOL, also I was rly unsure of reading her soul to take but THE SPICE OML top notch #lemon8bookchallenge #lemon8bookclub #lemon8bookworm #book #booktok #bookaesthetic #booksoflemon8 #bookrecommendations #bookrecs #boo
Readers.archive

Readers.archive

680 likes

A nightstand with a lamp adorned with a black bow, a white phone charger, and a white diffuser, with text overlay 'WHAT TO WATCH on Netflix For the Girls: TV Shows/Series'.
A TV screen displays the Netflix page for 'Bridgerton', showing a man in a wet shirt in a boat. Overlay text highlights it as 'steamy & romantic' with 'amazing aesthetic & vibes'.
A TV screen displays the Netflix page for 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story', showing a man kissing a woman's hand in a garden. Overlay text describes it as a 'tender love story' with a 'beautiful storyline'.
For the Girls: TV Shows/Series 🌷☁️💌🪽
Just as much as I love, cozy, romantic, girly movies, I equally love binge, watching TV shows & series within that same category. Well, these aren’t all the shows that I love that are currently on Netflix, they are definitely my top favorites. 💎 Bridgerton is hyped up for a reason. It is su
joissita

joissita

715 likes

A hand holds two books, 'Chasing Love' and 'Chasing Us,' from 'The Dark Love Series' by Kat T. Masen, featuring a man in a suit on the covers, against a bookshelf. Text reads 'Alex and Charlotte The love story you need.'
The Chasing series you need 🌸🤍
#Lemon8Diary #unaesthetic #bookwormsoflemon8 #bookaesthetic #reading #bookclub #lemon8bookclub
B.

B.

21 likes

The Never After Series!!
I absolutely love every single one of these and can’t wait to finish the series to read the new book coming out in November!!! #books 🫶🏼 #neverafterseries #emilymcintire #romance #romancebooks #darkromance #darkromancebooks #retelling #booktok
Hannah

Hannah

22 likes

THE TRUTH ABOUT THE NEVER AFTER SERIES
have you all read any of these? I wanna add them to my TBR list. #currentlyreading #lemon8challenge Browseabout Books
AMA B. | tastemaker 🎬📚📺

AMA B. | tastemaker 🎬📚📺

80 likes

Popular book series on kindle unlimited #3
⭐️ Tiktok favorite series that are free on kindle unlimited for all my kindle loving girlies out there 🫶🏼 ❤️- Boys of Tommen - Chloe Walsh ❤️- The Plated Prisoner - Raven Kennedy ❤️- Never After - Emily Mcintire ❤️- Windy City - Liz Tomforde Comment your current read/ opinions on the
maii08

maii08

919 likes

(Amiyah Sanchez): (The Mythical One):(ONLY ON XBOX ONE SERIES X)(CONCEPT GAME)
This Concept Game Was Never Finished, However It Is Currently In The Back Pocket Of (Teku City Productions) As (Zayda Gianni) Has Not Announced Any Continuation Of The Concept Game Yet But Hey, I Still Will Do Bits & Pieces Of It Until Upon Completion & Until It Gets Fully Legit Hopefully O
Ofl_King Rambo Jay 👑♊🎤

Ofl_King Rambo Jay 👑♊🎤

2 likes

The image shows the cover of the book 'HEXED: A Never After Novel' by USA Today Bestselling Author Emily McIntire. The dark cover features a shell-like design and cosmic elements, with a circular sticker indicating it's from 'AutographedBOOKS.COM' and featuring a pen nib.
Hexed ( Book 6 in the Never After series)
Finally got my autographed book 🥳 #emilymcintirebooks #neverafterseries #hexed
readwithbree

readwithbree

35 likes

Book Series I want to read🙂↕️
Here are some more series I want to read👇🏽 - The fallen men series by Giana Darling - Born in blood series by Cora Reilly - The Camorra chronicles series by Cora Reilly - Windy City series by Liz Tomforde - The Edens series by Devney Perry - The naturals series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes - Fal
Mariah 🎀

Mariah 🎀

999 likes

Six Emily McIntire Never After Series books (Hooked, Scarred, Wretched, Twisted, Crossed, Hexed) are displayed with fairy lights and dried orange slices. The book spines indicate 'USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR', and a 'BOOK REVIEW' overlay is prominently featured.
Never After Series
When I tell you i absolutely love this entire series. It was sooooo good. The order is as shown however my order from favorite to least is Hexed, Twisted, Scarred and actually those 2 are neck and neck let’s just put them both in second place. Then hooked, wretched then Crossed. Crossed i actually
ALEX

ALEX

130 likes

A close-up of four books from the 'Twisted' series by Ana Huang: 'Twisted Lies,' 'Twisted Hate,' 'Twisted Games,' and 'Twisted Love,' with a text overlay 'My favs from the TWISTED series'.
A book page displaying text where a character expresses deep affection, saying 'You are the light to my dark. Without you, I'm lost.' Small pink heart emojis are added to the text.
A book page showing text about a character named Alex resigning as CEO to be with someone, stating he has investments and will wait. Pink heart emojis are on the page.
My favs from the TWISTED series 🦋✨💋🍵
Rhys Larsen forever !! ⭐️Overall rating: 5/5: I’ll never recover from reading these books #books #booktok #twisted series #book #romancebooks
Esmeralda Nunez

Esmeralda Nunez

104 likes

A title card with text 'text messages from HIM that give me chills every time' overlaid on an image of two shadows walking on a path.
A screenshot of a text message from a boyfriend saying, 'Well I know for a fact that you're my soulmate,' with reaction options.
A screenshot of a text message from a boyfriend expressing how much he misses her and thinks about her constantly.
Text Message Series #2: Boyfriend
This is my first EVER relationship. I never really had a guide in first relationships and so everything i’ve been learning is on my own! What do you mean a guide in first relationships? Well, what I mean is that I’m dating someone who’s had experience in previous relationships. I have ZERO exper
djaliana herring !

djaliana herring !

1467 likes

A person's legs in sweatpants rest on a white bedspread, surrounded by several books from the 'Throne of Glass' series by Sarah J. Maas and an iced coffee. The image is overlaid with text: 'POPULAR SERIES i STILL NEED TO FiNiSH'.
A bookshelf displays four read books from the 'Magnolia Parks series' and the fifth book, 'Magnolia Parks Into the Dark', which is yet to be read. Text indicates books #1-4 are read, and book #5 is left.
A person's legs in sweatpants are on a white bedspread, surrounded by books from the 'Throne of Glass series' by Sarah J. Maas and an iced coffee. Text indicates books #1-3 are read, and books #4-8 are left.
popular series I still need to finish 😅
one thing about me is I will buy a complete series without even the reading the first book first 🙃 i just have to have all of them at once and ready to go! but i also have way too many books and a massive tbr at all times, so I always have series that I need to finish! sometimes I do it on purpose
Alli Beachy 🤍

Alli Beachy 🤍

95 likes

Series that get darker & dirtier
This series is FREE from January 24-26 and must be read in order. Grab all of them next weekend. If you like action & adventure, mixed with SPICE, disturbing topics, on the edge of your seats twists, this is for you. Dystopian city with a mayor that rules with an iron fist. #mafiabookrec
KittyKingAuthor

KittyKingAuthor

877 likes

📚 book series i want to start this year !
im currently in the middle of a court of thorns & roses right now & it's getting so good 🤭 let me know what you think i should read next! #readersoflemon8 #readeroflemon8 #fyp #booksoflemon8 #readingrecommendations #contentcreator #blackgirlcreator #youtuber
ciara janaé ꨄ︎

ciara janaé ꨄ︎

49 likes

Have you read the Never After book series?
#publiclibrary #neverafterseries #books 🫶🏼
Brittany

Brittany

14 likes

The Never After Series
My Current Read 📖 Name of the Book: Scarred by Emily Mcintire 📄 Plot: A forbidden attraction 📖 Genre: Dark Romance 💭 My Thoughts: I actually just started this book and so far it’s one that I can’t seem to put down. I like the way the author is going with a retelling of The Lion King. I can’t
𝒜𝓃𝑔𝑒𝓁𝒾𝒸𝒶 🎀

𝒜𝓃𝑔𝑒𝓁𝒾𝒸𝒶 🎀

6 likes

Ill never get over this series 😅
#devilsnight #damontorrance #willgraysoniii #penelopedouglas #darkromancebooks
l i l l y 📕🎱⚡️

l i l l y 📕🎱⚡️

77 likes

A stack of five books from the Never After Series by Emily McIntire, including Hooked, Crossed, Twisted, Wretched, and Scarred. The book spines feature colorful, abstract designs with visible titles and the author's name.
A never after series
Ive read all of the never after series except for scarred and I’m having a hard time wanting to😭 idek why. is it actually as good as people say or is it okay skipping ?? #books #booktok #neverafterseries
EmmaLea Molosky

EmmaLea Molosky

55 likes

THE TRUTH ABOUT THIS BOOK SERIES
… issue I have for not finishing them. am I the only one that struggles with completion? being a mood reader doesn’t help. there are so many great series that I began but didn’t finish. Let me know which one I need to finish first. #lemon8bookclub #lemon8bookchallenge
AMA B. | tastemaker 🎬📚📺

AMA B. | tastemaker 🎬📚📺

71 likes

finished this amazing series
#once upon a broken heart #aballadofneverafter #acursefortruelove #books #reader
bellabooktok__

bellabooktok__

31 likes

COOKING WITH ABUELITA SERIES-
ABUELITAS FLAN
This flan is another nostalgic recipe for me as I grew up eating it. It’s delicious, dairy free, creamy and the caramelized sauce is just on another level. Abuelita is the queen at making flan and trust me when I say If you make this everyone will be thanking you. 🫶Tag me if you make this and an
DayamifromMiami

DayamifromMiami

1627 likes

A stack of six dark romance books from the Never After series by Emily McIntire, including Hooked, Scarred, Wretched, Twisted, Crossed, and Hexed, with overlaid text "NEVER AFTER BY EMILY MCINTIRE Series Review."
A neatly stacked collection of six dark romance novels from the Never After series by Emily McIntire, featuring titles Hooked, Scarred, Wretched, Twisted, Crossed, and Hexed, on a dark shelf.
A grid displaying the covers of six Never After series books by Emily McIntire: Hooked (3 stars), Scarred (3.5 stars), Wretched (4 stars), Twisted (4.5 stars), Crossed (4.5 stars), and Hexed (5 stars).
Never After 🩷 series REVIEW 📚
This series was… insane. SWIPE to see my star rating for each book ☺️ When I read this I was just getting into romance/dark romance, so I thought this series would be a great dip into it. At the recommendation of a friend, I took the plunge and WOW. It took me on such a ride. These books are “f
carmen 📚

carmen 📚

34 likes

i’m finishing the twisted series
Like i said, i am finishing up the twisted series and it has literally been amazing!! i’ve never read any romance but romcoms and a few spicy ones here and there, and this series introduced me to a whole new view of romance! i know ana huang also has a series (king of sins) and i was wondering,
mary_lynnw

mary_lynnw

28 likes

Convince me to read these popular series
I usually don’t DNF any books but these are some series I am really trying hard not to DNF. ⭐️Are these series worth finishing? ⭐️I really need to stop buying a whole series before reading the first book but I will never learn 😅!! @Lemon8 Book Club #fyp #lemon8challenge #booktok #boo
Selena🎀

Selena🎀

438 likes

Series continuation (yes/no/maybe)🩷
TBH I was so close to DNFing Twisted and On Wings of Blood lol #books #reader #bookworm #lemon8reader #lemon8creator
cassidy valee 🎀

cassidy valee 🎀

90 likes

A hand holds a stack of books on a blue textured background, with text overlayed: "a fantasy trilogy EVERY ONE needs to read." Black dragon silhouettes frame the top and bottom corners.
Three books from "The Licanius Trilogy" by James Islington are displayed vertically. Text highlights the series as being "for fans of: Lord of the Rings, quest fantasies, unique magic systems, multi-POVs, Skyrim."
Three books from "The Licanius Trilogy" are arranged on a blue textured surface. Overlays indicate book titles, page counts (602, 716, 880), and descriptions like "high fantasy, sci-fi elements, adventure filled."
the BEST fantasy series no one EVER talks about 👀👀
I just finished this series a couple days ago and i NEEEEED to talk about it. This is The Licanius Trilogy by James Islington and it is PHENOMENAL!! It is a high fantasy, adventure-filled, science fiction series spanning three (pretty chunky) books, with a fantastic cast of characters and incre
molly

molly

532 likes

A black geometric raven figure stands on two books titled "The Finish Line" by Kate Stewart. A beaded bracelet spelling "TOBIAS" is draped over the top book, which has a blue cover. The bottom book is dark grey with gold lettering.
Tobias King - The Ravenhood Series
Screaming happy 40th freaking birthday to Ezekiel Tobias King! The best book boy friend to EVER exist! #TobiasKing #theravenhood #katestewart #flock #thefinishline #books #keepreading #booknerd #bookbabe #endof
Lacey Wagner

Lacey Wagner

5 likes

A series I loved 🖤💕📖
This is a dark paranormal, why choose/rh bully romance. I devoured it. The twist & those cliffhangers, I would suggest getting the whole series before you start reading otherwise you’ll just drive yourself crazy waiting for the next one. I love that emotional buildup while reading. It’s got a m
thislilmama

thislilmama

795 likes

A bookshelf filled with various book series, including titles by Ana Huang, Abby Jimenez, Mia Sheridan, Elsie Silver, and Lucy Score, with a text overlay 'Series to read In 2025'.
Three books from the 'Ravenhood' series by Kate Stewart, titled 'Flock', 'Exodus', and 'The Finish Line', displayed open on a bed with a text overlay 'Currently Reads'.
Four books by Jennifer Lynn Barnes: 'Bad Blood', 'All In', 'The Naturals', and 'Killer Instinct', arranged on a light gray blanket.
Series I Plan To Read In 2025📚
I cannot wait to knockout some books on my TBR list! #2025bookreleases #books #readingaesthetic
Hannahpannell🖤

Hannahpannell🖤

11.6K likes

The best book in ACOTAR series 💕
The hardest part of being a reader is finish the book and notice none of it was real. It was all an illusion 🥺 #healingwithbooks #booktok #acotar #sarahjmaas
Wendy Recommends

Wendy Recommends

30 likes

See more